Mayor York Urges Red Cross Support in High Point
High Point Mayor C A York issues proclamation urging city residents to back the American Red Cross annual roll call from November 11 to 27. The local chapter targets 1650 members, a goal the mayor calls a test of civic pride. The Red Cross, Congress chartered and semi governmental, relies on individual memberships to fund disaster relief, public health nursing, veterans services, and life saving programs.
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American Red Cross
Red Cross
High Point
Well Known Negro Man Dies Here
John Burns a well known colored citizen of High Point died at his home 309 Taylor street at 3:00 am after more than two years of declining health. Born in Randolph County 63 years ago he came to High Point in his youth and served as porter at the Elwood hotel for over 25 years. He took an active interest in civic affairs. Funeral at 3 pm today at his residence led by Rev. W C Scarborough of Brooks Memorial Methodist Episcopal church.
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John Burns
High Point
Taylor Street
Randolph County
Elwood
W. CC. Scarborough
Brooks Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church
Local D A R Chapter To Meet Tomorrow
The Alexander Martin chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will meet tomorrow afternoon at 3 30 with Miss Nellie Dobbs at the Alberta apartments. Plans will be discussed for the luncheon to honor the state regent in December. All members urged to attend.
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Alexander Martin
The
Daughters of the American Revolution
Nellie Dobbs
Alberta Apartments
Ministers Call Off Regular Meeting
Several ministers are out of town attending conferences prompting the Ministers Association to cancel the regular weekly session. An informal round table discussion was held this morning and the regular meeting will resume next Monday morning.
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Ministers Association
Czechoslovakian Radio Stations Run by State Authority
The government owns and operates all radio stations in Czechoslovakia, directing programming and broadcasting policy nationwide.
Docket of High Point court filled with VP cases
The High Point municipal court docket was crowded today with prohibition law violations. Twenty indicted for drunkenness and related offenses were fined about $20 and costs, Judge Teague presiding, showing no leniency. Many specific cases listed with fines, not pros, or suspended judgments.
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High Point
Lewis E. Teague
P. A. Hayward
Sheraton
Claud Hussey
Robert Lee
Foy Burgess
R. L. Best
B. E. O’kelly
Clarence Owens
J. R. Southern
Walter Gunter
Glen Leonard
William Horley
Bill Martin
Robert O’lary
Jeff Culler
Farrell Holder
Walter Eccles
Dave Gillespie
Bill Horney
H. James
Lewis Bennett
T. S. Haney
James Blair
Willie Williams
James Robinson
Willie Long
Nancy Gibson
David Stewart
Richard Smart
Cicero Payne
James Ballinger
Ed White
Ed Southern
May Little
Robert Pickerel
Pauline Robbins
Claud Davis
Peggie Parker
Lord to whom shall we go sermon at First Baptist
Dr A B Conrad preaches from John six at First Baptist on disciples leaving Jesus and the question Will ye also go away Peter answers. The address warns that people may turn from Christ to critics, moralists, other religions or modern cults but questions remain unsatisfied and a substitute cannot be found.
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Christ
First Baptist Church
A. B. Conrad
Capernaum
Peter
World unification theme in local sermon at Wesley Memorial
Dr Gilbert T Rowe former factory foreman now Duke education professor preached at Wesley Memorial Church for Conference Sunday stressing the unification of physical and spiritual life to form the perfect man here and hereafter. Dr W A Lambeth led last night’s service praising Christ as a spiritually minded man of the world and urging widespread blessing through daily life and a constant presence of Christ.
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Gilbert T. Rowe
Duke University
Wesley Memorial Church
W. A. Lambeth
Washington, D. C
Greensboro
Thomasville
Christ
State College chapter initiates 28 A S C E members
North Carolina State College hosts initiation for 28 new members of the American Society of Civil Engineers Student Chapter. Initiates span seniors C V Turner Hendersonville and R H Gatlin Raeford to sophomores A L Drumwright Norfolk Va remarks note the ceremony led by Felix Italiano Orange N J with W J Whitaker High Point assisting.
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Raleigh
North Carolina State College
American Society of Civil Engineers
C. V. Turner
Hendersonville
R. H. Gatlin
Raeford
F. H. Whitley
Washington
R. W. Leonard
Lexington
H. M. Hayes
Asheville
G. S. Pate
Lucknow
L. K. Smith
Trenton
D. E. McDonald
Olivia
L. O. Franklin
Orange
N. J
F. R. Gonzalez
Monterey
Nuevo Leon
Mexico
E. G. Thurlow
Boston
Mase
E. L. Hinton
T. L. Hodge
C. W. Heck
D. B. Ramsey
L. M. Taylor
Sea Level
A. B. Taylor
Kershaw
C. S. Simmons, Jr
Norfolk, Va
L. E. Bowers
Petersburg
G. L. Barker
Swannanoa
I. L. Herring
Greensboro
G. W. Stallings
Goldsboro
W.W. O. Lambeth
Thomasville
J. H. Wallace
Yadkinville
L. D. Murphey
Davis
M. K. Wilson
Chattanooga
Tenn
A. L. Drumwright
Felix Italiano
Orange, N. J
W. J. Whitaker
High Point
Two Fires Today Within Same Hour Reported
Three fire companies were called out at the same time to two locations. A grass fire at 12 10 at George Lowe s house corner of Willowbrook and West Commerce streets was subdued by number 4 with no damage. A negro shack at 1201 West street burned from sparks from small fires built by children and caused considerable damage before companies 1 and 2 extinguished it.
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George Lowe
Willowbrook
West Commerce Streets
West Street
Pharmacy Board To Convene Nov. 18
CHAPEL HILL N C Nov 10 The fall meeting of the North Carolina Board of Pharmacy will be held in Chapel Hill November 18 to conduct examinations for applicants for licenses as registered and assistant pharmacists. Members of the Board are Dr E V Zooler Tarboro J G Ballow Lenoir C P Greyer Morganton F W Hancock Oxford and I W Rose Rocky Mount.
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Chapel Hill
N. C
North Carolina Board of Pharmacy
E. V. Zooler
Tarboro
J. G. Ballow
Lenoir
C. P. Greyer
Morganton
F. W. Hancock
Oxford
I. W. Rose
Rocky Mount
Wedding of Arthur Trollinger and Mary Swicegood at Lexington
On Saturday afternoon November 8, Arthur O. Trollinger of High Point married Mary Elizabeth Swicegood of Linwood. The ceremony was performed by Dr. J. C. Leonard at his Lexington home in the presence of friends. After a wedding trip, the couple will reside in High Point.
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Lexington
Arthur O. Trollinger
High Point
Mary Elizabeth Swicegood
Linwood
J. C. Leonard
Trollinger
Swicesood
N. H. Swicegood
Pathfinder Encounter Sparks Borderline Threats
A terse exchange appears between two figures labeled Pathfinder and a challenger. The dialogue hints at a confrontation with implied pressure, referencing no clear location or date but signaling a conflict dynamic and a potential challenge.
Lowe Dismissed From Hospital After Theater Robbery Chase
Motorcycle Cop B. R. Lowe left Guilford General hospital after several days as a patient from an unconscious condition after being struck from behind during a pursuit of three men tied to the Broadhurst theater robbery. He recovered enough to return to duty and identified a green Buick and a Pontiac on Highway 10 near the Hasty high school. Officers suspect Richard Croker, Randolph County man, wielded the Buick in the chase and injury.
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B. R. Lowe
Guilford General Hospital
Hasty High School
Broadhurst Theater
Richard Croker
Randolph County
Bringing Up Father In Wall Street at Orpheum
The Orpheum Theater opens Bringing Up Father In Wall Street on Wednesday November 12 for a two day engagement. Based on George McManus cartoons Bringing Up Father promises humor music and color with matinees on both days.
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Father
Wall St
Orpheum Theater
Wall Street
George McManus
Father Found Guilty of Non-Support of Child
Lawrence McPherson, a Plain Hosiery mill employee in Burlington, was found guilty in High Point municipal court of abandonment and non-support of his child. Judge Lewis E Teague ordered $25 immediate payment and $5 weekly thereafter for the child's upkeep. His wife testified he had contributed nothing for seven weeks.
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Lawrence McPherson
Burlington
High Point
Lewis E. Teague
McPherson
Buy Now Campaign Launched In North Carolina
The state launches the Buy Now campaign led by the North Carolina Merchants Association with Governor Gardner and state officials urging immediate purchases to boost circulation and revive prosperity. Willard Dowell notes hoarding has kept money from circulating while retail bargains and lower prices can revive demand and employment. The statewide effort enlists chambers, clubs, and associations to spread the message that buying now supports wages, manufacturing orders, and economic confidence.
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Nhs
sBuy
Willard Dowell
State Association
Dowell
Gardner
North Carolina
Howell
Chamber of Commerce
Mr. Dowell
Carter's Little Liver Pills Ad Promotes Original Remedy
An advertisement urges consumers to avoid substitutes and choose Carter's Little Liver Pills for toning the liver stimulating bile flow and relieving constipation. The pitch emphasizes authenticity and efficacy with the red bottle image and availability at all druggists.
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Carter
Carter’s
North Carolina Launch Sparks Dueling Reactions
A North Carolina initiative draws mixed reactions as supporters praise it while critics call it risky. Proponents see broad backing, while the so called enthusiastic pessimist voices warn of potential pitfalls and delays.
First heavier plane to fly Atlantic with payload soon
New York reports that the maiden payload flight across the Atlantic aboard the plane Trade Wind is imminent. The craft, planned for the Bermuda Azores route, will carry two pilots and navigators and be equipped with pontoons for water landings.
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New York
Atlantic
Bermuda-Azores
BC Reports Fourth Salmon Surplus From Record Run
British Columbia records a substantial salmon surplus amid the largest run in years. Fisheries officials indicate the catch exceeds expectations, boosting markets and local livelihoods while signaling strong stock health for the region.
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British Columbia
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